NASHVILLE – The state of Tennessee experienced lower unemployment in April, according to newly released data from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD). It is the second consecutive month the statewide jobless rate has dropped.
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Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for May 18-24, 2023
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 12:43pmA listing of lane closures and road construction activities for 24 East Tennessee counties.
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Tennessee State Museum Commemorates Statehood Day on June 1
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 10:11amThe Tennessee State Museum will commemorate Tennessee’s 227th birthday on Thursday, June 1 with free Statehood Day events starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at 3:00 p.m. Activities include Tennessee-themed Storytime in the Children's Gallery with guests Miss Tennessee America Lauren Dickson and Miss Tennessee Cosmos Amanda Bell; a keynote lecture from the Museum's chief curator Richard White; print shop demonstrations; highlight tours; cupcakes and more. The Museum joins its neighbors at Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park and the Tennessee State Library & Archives in hosting free activities throughout the day.
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TDOE, TSIN Announce 26 Tennessee Schools Receive STEM/STEAM Designation
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 10:00amNashville, TN— Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and the Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN) announced 26 schools have received the Tennessee STEM/STEAM School Designation for 2023. This honor recognizes schools across the state for preparing students for postsecondary and future career success by committing to promote STEM/STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) learning for all students.
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VIDEO: Gov. Lee Signs Historic Bill to Raise Teacher Pay, Protect Taxpayer Dollars
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | 07:23amNASHVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee marked the signing of the Teacher Paycheck Protection Act, a landmark bill that will give teachers the largest pay raise in state history and protect Tennessee teachers and taxpayers by ensuring that union membership dues are no longer collected by school districts.
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Scott County Resident Arrested for Evading Use Tax
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 03:11pmHUNTSVILLE, Tenn. - The Special Investigation Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Kalab Andrew Eskew. Revenue special agents arrested Eskew, age 39, Tuesday. His bond was set at $5,000.
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Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company to Deploy
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 01:55pmLEXINGTON, Tenn. – More than 150 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard’s 251st Military Police Company are scheduled to depart Tennessee on Thursday, May 18, for the first leg of a year-long deployment overseas.
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Governor Lee, Commissioner McWhorter Announce OMNICOMMANDER to Expand Operations in Williamson County
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 10:00amTennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter and OMNICOMMANDER officials announced today the company will invest $1.3 million to expand its Brentwood, Tennessee, flagship office by hiring several key positions over the next two years.
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Gov. Lee Issues Executive Order to Advance Nuclear Energy Innovation & Investment
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 09:54amKNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Today, Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signed an executive order to advance Tennessee’s position as a national leader in nuclear energy. Executive Order 101 creates the Tennessee Nuclear Energy Advisory Council, which will seek to build upon the state’s legacy in nuclear innovation and drive continued investment to create a nuclear energy ecosystem for the future of Tennessee.
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TDOE Awards $560M in Innovative School Models Grants
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 09:46amNashville, TN – As part of the Tennessee’s ongoing commitment to bring Innovative School Models (ISMs) to every public middle and high school in Tennessee, the Tennessee Department of Education has awarded over $560 million across 137 public school districts and 45 public charter schools to invest in students and their postsecondary success. Thanks to the historic investment by Governor Lee and the Tennessee General Assembly, this grant funding was distributed over 182 grants to increase opportunities for career readiness and student success statewide.
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COMMISSIONER GONZALES ANNOUNCES WEEKLY FORMULA RATE MAY 16, 2023
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 | 08:50amNASHVILLE--Tennessee Department of Financial Institutions Commissioner Greg Gonzales announced today that the maximum effective formula rate of interest in Tennessee is 12.25 percent per annum. The rate is based on a ceiling of 4 percent over the weekly average prime loan rate of 8.25 percent as published by the Federal Reserve on May 15, 2023.
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TDCI Raises Awareness of the Importance Disability Insurance in May
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 04:01pmNASHVILLE – May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month, and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance (“TDCI”) encourages all Tennesseans to consider protecting one of their most important assets – their paycheck.
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TNECD Requesting Letters of Intent for Tennessee Historic Development Grant
Monday, May 15, 2023 | 10:00amThe Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development announced today that letters of intent are now being requested for the Tennessee Historic Development Grant Program (HDGP).